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Apple Pay for Transit
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    • Add a credit or debit card

    Hey, Boston.
    Ride transit with apple pay.

    Just tap and go.
    No need to unlock.
    Really.

    A simple way to pay.

    Setting up a debit or credit card is easy.

    1. step 1 Open Apple Wallet and tapthe plus icon.
    2. step 2 Select Debit or Credit Card, then follow onscreen instructions.
    3. step 3 Done. You’re ready to tap and go.1

    Hop on board.

    Take a virtual trip in AR.2

    Open this page using Safari on your iPhone or iPad.

    Experience it for yourself

    Ride transit across Boston.

    Apple Pay is accepted on subways and buses.3

    Learn more about Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

    Get real-time transit info.
    In Apple Maps.

    With real-time arrival and departure times, it’s easy to plan your trip. Access current locations of buses and trains, connections, and more.

    Get started with apple maps

    More to explore.

    Ride like a local. Wherever you go.

    Explore all the cities that accept Apple Pay for transit.

    View cities with Apple Pay for transit

    Do more. Carry less. With Wallet.

    Keep your credit and debit cards, tickets, keys, and more all in one place.

    Learn more about Wallet

    Questions answered.

    What devices support Express Mode with Apple Pay?

    iPhone SE (2016) or iPhone 6s or later with iOS 12.3 or later, or Apple Watch Series 1 or later with watchOS 5.2.1 or later.

     Can I use Apple Pay for transit on both iPhone and Apple Watch?

    Yes. Just add a payment card to your iPhone and Apple Watch, and enable Express Mode. To add a card to your watch, use the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

     Can I add a transit card to Apple Wallet to pay for transit?

    No. You can only use a credit, debit, or prepaid card to pay with Express Mode using Apple Pay.

     Can I add passes to my Apple Wallet?

    No. Contactless payment is currently not supported for weekly or monthly passes, or those provided by your employer or school.

     Can I use reduced fares with Apple Pay?

    Yes, but to ensure the correct fare is charged, you need to link your reduced fare benefits to the credit or debit cards in your Apple Wallet used for tap to pay.
    For instructions, visit mbta.com/contactlessreducedfares.

     What happens if both my physical card and device are accidentally charged at the same time?

    This is known as a card clash. To avoid being charged twice, keep your physical card separate from your Apple devices when using the reader.

    For more questions about MBTA, visit the MBTA website.

    MBTA website

    1. To use Express Mode with a credit card in Wallet, you need an iPhone SE (2016) or iPhone 6s or later with iOS 12.3 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 1 or later with watchOS 5.2.1 or later.
    2. AR requires an iOS or iPadOS device with iOS 11 and an A9 processor or later.
    3. Not accepted on commuter rail, commuter ferry, regional transit authorities, paratransit, parking, and non-MBTA affiliate mobility services. In order to receive a reduced fare benefit, you must enroll your payment card in your reduced fare program. Visit mbta.com for more information.
    • Apple Pay is a service provided by Apple Payments Services LLC, a subsidiary of Apple Inc. Neither Apple Inc. nor Apple Payments Services LLC is a bank. Any card used in Apple Pay is offered by the card issuer.